Living in Pleasantville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pleasantville · Census data 2020–2024
Pleasantville has 7,371 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $136,406 (59% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $824,200, the median rent is $2,058/month.
Pleasantville at a glance
- Population
- 7,371
- Median age
- 38.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $136,406State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $824,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,058/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 75.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.6%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Pleasantville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 59% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Home values 94% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Pleasantville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pleasantville the median home value is $824,200, 148% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,058 per month, which is 46.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Pleasantville median household income
The median household income in Pleasantville is $136,406 and the income per person is $85,263. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Pleasantville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,933
- Owner-occupied
- 75.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.5%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.63
Pleasantville demographics
- Population
- 7,371
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 25.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 2,714
- Foreign-born
- 13.8%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pleasantville ›
Education in Pleasantville
70.6% of adults 25 and older in Pleasantville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 35.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pleasantville
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 20.6%
- Drive alone
- 54.9%
- Public transit
- 15.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.4%
Pleasantville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantville | 7,371 | $136,406 | $824,200 | $2,058 |
| Thornwood | 4,140 | $170,398 | $650,400 | $2,550 |
| Chappaqua | 3,046 | $241,432 | $781,100 | $2,374 |
| Hawthorne | 4,878 | $140,856 | $692,200 | $3,250 |
| Briarcliff Manor | 7,519 | $229,732 | $880,300 | $2,433 |
| Armonk | 4,429 | $230,357 | $1,073,300 | $3,138 |
| Valhalla | 2,937 | $134,037 | $663,500 | $3,167 |
| Ossining | 26,950 | $103,573 | $449,100 | $2,154 |
| Millwood | 1,083 | $205,083 | $784,400 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Pleasantville, NY?
The median household income in Pleasantville is $136,406, 59% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Pleasantville?
The median home value in Pleasantville is $824,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Pleasantville?
The median gross rent in Pleasantville is $2,058 per month, about 46.3% of household income.
Is Pleasantville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 59% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: home values 94% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%.
What is the median age in Pleasantville?
The median age in Pleasantville is 38.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Pleasantville?
The average commute to work in Pleasantville is 36 minutes; 20.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pleasantville?
The unemployment rate in Pleasantville is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pleasantville?
70.6% of adults in Pleasantville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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